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Carlos Correa's confidence is not shaken one bit despite the Astros' brutal 10-0 loss against the Tigers on Monday.
The Astros have led the American League West for about 2 1/2 months, which is rather remarkable when you consider the key players who’ve missed big chunks of time with injuries -- slugger Yordan Alvarez and All-Stars Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes on offense,
The Astros have been shut out three times in four games for the first time since April 2005, leaving them looking for adjustments at the plate.
Detroit has a 74-53 record overall and a 40-24 record at home. The Tigers have the fourth-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.81. Houston has a 31-29 record in road games and a 69-56 record overall. The Astros have a 41-7 record in games when they scored five or more runs.
Currently, Detroit is first in the AL Central, 8.5 games up on the Cleveland Guardians. The Astros are first in the AL West, one game in front of the Seattle Mariners. The ‘Stros won two of three against the Tigers in Houston back in April.
AJ Hinch knows better than to take for granted the incredible support the Tigers have been getting from their fans.
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Houston Astros' Jésus Sánchez feeling 'weird' at the plate but team confident he'll shed slump
Sánchez, the outfielder acquired by the Houston Astros from the Marlins at the trade deadline, went hitless in his first homestand with the club last week. While robbing two home runs in right field in Sunday’s series finale against Baltimore, Sánchez also extended his hitless streak to 21 at-bats.